When you know the breathe method but you just want to listen to the Muttnchop 👍🏻😁

This guy need to write a book!! He’s probably forgot more about pipe smoking than I know! Glad he’s back!!

Hey there Muttnchop Piper! My grandfather passed on and left me a bunch of old Meerschaum pipes from the 1950's and earlier. They are wonderful and well seasoned. Inside the kit of pipes he left a letter with tips on smoking and one was "The Church Organ" - it's very similar to your Breathe Method! His method specifies "Clench pipe in mouth and close mouth. Breathe in through nose half breath, then at the same time, breath the rest of your breath through both nose and pipe, with a gentle sucking force. Blow smoke out of mouth. Inhale again but don't draw any smoke from pipe, and when breathing out, breathe out through nose and pipe slow and gentle at the same time with the last part of breath". Very cool and kind of advanced, but he was an Opera Singer so makes sense!

I've done it! After a week of lighting pipes 10 times a bowl, bad packing, smoking like a freight train, tongue burn etc - just had my first bowl smoke from top to bottom, no relights, no issues, just total relaxation. Why? Mastering the breathe method. Thank you Chris. Will be having a large 18 Year Old glass of Talisker single malt scotch toasted to you to celebrate.

This guy taught me how to smoke a pipe correctly. So happy to get to watch him again!

I am still in awe that you’re actually back.

Beat that horse!!! We all love your in-depth and matter-of-fact teaching methods.

Just wanted to thank you. I tried smoking a pipe 20 years ago and gave up because I didn't have someone like you. Now at 39 I just had my first bowl after watching your videos for the past 5-6 days and I'm hooked. Still have lots to learn but you made the experience so much easier. Thank you for everything you have done.

It’s good to have back an old friend and listen his talk. Great! Greeting from Italy. The country of Savinelli

Just like old times , welcome home Muttnchop it’s great to listen to you again ..Have you done anything on Peterson system pipes ? I can’t find anything ..Hope to see lots more from you my friend.🇺🇸🇬🇧

And us Hobbits in the Shire call it the Dragon method. We use it when the bowl gets hotter than the depths of Mordor. Welcome back me dear fellow.

you are in the top 5 most beloved youtube characters happy pipping from the Netherlands!

Just came back to give this video a like and to say a personal thank you. Just had the most enjoyable and relaxing smoke I’ve ever had using this method. No burnt tongue, just a cool, relaxing smoke. Honestly, I’ve no idea where the last hour and a bit went but it was the best hour I’ve spent smoking my pipe. I’ve still got a lot to practise and learn but man that was great. All the best, Dave.

That is the best explanation of this method I've ever seen. Very well done. Great seeing your videos again.

We r really happy to have u back❤️

I really want to tell you how grateful I am for your videos. I've been fascinated by pipe smoking since i was a kid but haven't looked into it until this past few months, I'm 27 now. Thanks to your videos, you've become the person you needed to be when you first started piping for a new generation of pipe smokers! I'm still waiting for my pipe to arrive, but I can't begin to tell you excited I am to start smoking. Thanks to you I, and many others, get to start on the right foot when it comes to piping. You're a man of quality and character sir.

You sir are a scholar and gentleman. Glad to see you return. You were greatly missed and are a much needed voice, teacher, and advocate in the pipe community.

I discovered Mutton's videos on the breath method too early to appreciate the significance. The benefit of this extends beyond just having a cool and flavourful smoke. I thought there would be a trade off where the pipe would smoke nicer but go out more. In fact it's the exact opposite. I'd spent a lot of time perfecting the pack and light but my pipe still wasn't smoking well and I couldn't understand it. In particular the ember was burning down the middle of the bowl, with charred tobacco left around the edge, and loads of dottle at the bottom. Turns out I was smoking it wrong. It is possible to over complicate this and make it too technical. The key point is that the way you should draw on your pipe is long and gentle and slow. Pull gently for about 5 secs and breathe through your nose whilst you are doing it. That will get the bowl to smoke really evenly and all the way across the edge of the bowl. Smoking slow will also allow the dottle to dry out as the ember approaches. Now I get lovely cool, flavourful smokes with next to no dottle, and no relights. Draw long and gentle. Pulling air in fast and short will make the tobacco burn itself out rather than spreading evenly to the adjacent tobacco. Thanks Mutton!

10 year pipe smoker here and Im just now picking up the breath method. Thank you for teachin this old dog a new trick.

Morning, I have been practising the breathe method now as a beginner piper, I do enjoy it much more. Thanks so much

Thank you for this tutorial. I'm one of those "intermediate smokers" who have had some problems getting the breathe method to work for me. Until now, I found that many of the Oriental blends seemed a little harsh for me, but after employing this method, I have gained a greater appreciation for them. The spiciness without the bite. Couple that with coffee or sweet liqueur like Amaretto, practically heaven on earth!

Well wishes to you and yours Chris, on behalf of the YTPC, it's a joy to have you back.

Well done, brother! A refresher course is often a blessing!

So happy to have you back. Lovely as usual!

Excellent. We’re all glad you’re back!!!

Thanks, this was the clearest explanation I’ve heard. I appreciate the revisit.

Great to have you back, Chris 😀

We're happy to have you back! Praying for your family daily.

Now i get it. They are actually two separate actions, independent one from the other. Breathing method doesn't refer or is not linked to the smoking itself, as i initially thought. Breathing is breathing and sipping is sipping. Much appreciated, thanks a lot.

I've been smoking a pipe for years and never understood what the breath method was supposed to be-until now. Thanks for a thorough explanation and demonstration!

Can see the sincerity of teaching. Thanks sir!

I could never think about something like this, it's always been just an intuitive thing, but my gosh, this is analogy works great!

So glad you uploaded this. Been overthinking this method for the past two weeks. Finally makes sense

Your Breath method set me on a course of enjoyable pipe smoking Chris, thank you!

Very nice to see you back again with valuable lessons in the art of pipe smoking.

Relatively new to pipe smoking , 2 months, and new to this Channel, but honestly Chris, you have helped me tremendously. I've seen about 1/3 of your videos. This video was alot of help, so thanks. Already feels like we're old friends. What's that pipe? it's beautiful

I’m so glad you’re back. Thanks for the instruction.

I always feel so joyful seeing your videos Christopher

He's the guy that showed Chuck Norris how to smoke.

Solid video. Great content for the community. Excellent period of instruction

Hey Chris good to see you back in action! Thanks for this instruction. Happy Smoke Rings.

No better way to start the day than to be smoking a pipe and see a new video posted!

It's sooooooooooooooo great to have you back, Muttnchop! I was just using the breath method today (which I had learned from your videos a couple years ago) and was having trouble with the pipe getting too hot and a little tongue bite, but found the remedy in this video. Thanks for taking the time to make this!

Excellent video! Thank you for such clear, concise, step-by-step instructions!

Joy to the world, the chop is back. Missed you Chris

Great video! Smoked a bowl of autumn evening while I watched. Once again it's great to have you back.

Thank you for doing this video. I needed a good refresher on the breathing method. Welcome back and keep these videos coming!

Great to see you back again. Even after 48 years of pipe smoking, I find this a refresher course. Great video, take care and stay well my friend.

Glad to see you back on!!!!

I say it again....it is so great to have you back brother!! Great video as always.

Glad to see new videos from you, sir! This kind of advice is invaluable for new pipers. Thanks for your commitment to the (soon to be lost?) art!

Excellent demonstration and description, thank you sir.

Took me a while to figure out but this is absolutely a game changer and my pipe is staying cool before it got scalding hot and burned my tongue thanks a million!

Years ago your first breath method video was the thing that taught me how to smoke a pipe.

When i first watched your videos over two years ago I found them overly detailed. But over time i came to really appreciate them and then missed them when you took a break. Glad to see you are back!

So glad to see you posting videos again!

Glad to see your back and sharing your knowledge!!

Beat it! Loved that you revisited this method. Looking forward to the MuttnChop pipers merchandise. 😀

Glad you are back!! We missed you.

A great teacher! He is the reason I fell in love with piping and started to make pipes!

You teaching the breath method years ago has helped me so much in enjoying a pipe. All the best.

Hi, Muttnchop , I am a 56 old, new pipe smoker just wanted to thank you for all your superb advice for us newbies in the hobby, my best wishes for you and your family. Richard from Florida.

So good to see you again Sir!

Great video. I’m newer to pipe smoking and find all your videos educating Keep up the good work thanks

You are by far the best pipe smoking instructor out there. Your legendary status is well deserved. I don't have too much time for the ytpc right now, but watching your videos reminds me how it all started for me when I binge watched most, if not all your videos. You taught me so much. I'm stoked that you are back. Have a great week

Glad to have you back! Been missing out on your videos and content. That being said, the grey chops suits you. Keep the videos coming, we'll be waiting with baited breath lol hope all is well and the family's healthy and happy.

Wonderful to see you back and making videos again! I've been away from smoking pipes for the last 10 years or so, thank you for bringing me back to a relaxing past time. 👍

This is the greatest tutorial on how to smoke a pipe, properly! I cannot thank you enough! 🙏

I first learned this from you Mutton and have used it over the years. It really makes slow down which is one the top things I love about smoking a pipe! Thanks for covering it again!! Happy piping!!

Thank you for everything. I enjoy my pipe so much more now than ever before. You have been such a wonderful guide. I do deep cleans now. Thank you, Muttonchops very much.

Sooo glad you’re back

Welcome back Chris! I actually learned this technique from your last video, thank you. Simplest technique to master but toughest to learn, like retro haling.

Glad to see you're making videos again. This one was really excellent. Very glad to see this is the last time you're doing a video on this subject. If people can't figure it out at this point they're beyond help. Maybe they want too much of their smoke too early on in their pipe smoking. Remember we're living in the days of instant gratification. Happy to see you're back. Keep 'em coming.

I am so happy you are back sending love and prayers to you and your family !!! Love from New Jersey

Fantastic explanation! Thank you so much for taking the time 👍👍

Thank you for really explaining this. I was a little confused but got it down now. Definately a game changer!

That’s a great forensic insight into the breath method, and a brilliant way to explain the ‘pressure’ in and out comparing to swilling something around in your mouth. I think we all develop our own little ways around this basic method and idiosyncrasies, but this is a great place to start. One thing I like to do is clear my mind of thought as I’m doing it, which makes it a meditation too. A peace pipe.

Thank you so much for sharing this! I was using this method somewhat correctly, but your breaking it down like this highlights some specifics I wasn't aware of. All your videos are excellent and truly helpful. I've always enjoyed pipe smoking (even when I didn't know what I was doing), but you've helped to make it that much better and more enjoyable. Cheers!

Still fairly new to pipe smoking and the information I get from Muttnchop never fails to educate me on better techniques and all other aspects of the pipe smoking hobby. Thanks as always for helping me take my enjoyment of this to the next level.

I appreciate the lengths you go to explain difficult concepts. I already grasped quite a bit but learned even more. I recently purchased a Peterson system pipe with a P-lip and have been using the breath method. Its an amazing smoke and I usually only have to light it once.

Hi there old mate, I’m so happy you are back, you have taught me basically everything I know about pipe smoking. You were instrumental in making me into the pipe smoker I am today! Greetings from down under 🇦🇺

Thanks! I finally understand! You're the best!!! Welcome back!!!!!!

I love that you started making videos right when i developed an interest in this hobby. Thanks for sharing your wisdome

Hi , just started watching your channel. Just started smoking a pipe a few months ago. Great to see this community. Really enjoying your videos and look forward to learning tons.

I've been trying the breathe method occasionally since first watching your original video on it and I think I subconsciously got the hang of it last time while not paying attention and reading a book. All of sudden I realised I was getting lots of flavour and cool smoke and I kind of had this eureka moment, haha. Hopefully I can reproduce it next time the weather is nice enough for an evening bowl. Thanks for the videos Muttnchop, you're a godsend for newbies like me!

This was a fantastic step by step explanation of the breath method and also controlling the temperature of the bowl. Great job! Very helpful!

It is so refreshing to see you back! I got into pipe smoking in early 2020 and your videos were invaluable to learning. My big regret was that I'd seemed to find you after you'd left KZfaq so I feared I'd not be able to thank you. Well since you are back THANK YOU and I am glad to hear your problems are slowly diminishing. Oh, if I may repay the favor I recently came across a company called Danny Boy Pipes that make some of the most beautiful pipes I've ever seen, many of them inspired by franchises such as LOTR and Game of Thrones. Sincerely yours, C. Tackett

I am learning this method , tonight was my best smoke thus far using this method. I still have a ways to go esp cadence wise, but I got a glimpse of the effectiveness of this method, was smoking MacBaren navy flake. It was almost a euphoric/ nirvana moment for me. I'll keep working at I'll keep working at it. Thanks Mutton chop very informative.

Hey glad you back and glad you came back. Hope all is going well for you. I was real odd, I got out my pipes etc. One day before your return video.

I’m so glad you’re back.

Thanks Muttnchop, great video and it's wonderful to see you back!

Welcome back to the Bob Ross of pipe smoking! Glad to have you back and the gray chops are looking more dignified than usual. Have an outstanding Fourth of July, sir!!

I followed along with you in the video to try and get this method down and WOW! The flavor of the tobacco really opened up for me. Not one hint of tongue bit and my pipe was barely warm. Thank you Muttonchop you've answered so many questions and have provided us younger pipe smokers with really sound advice.

I really enjoy all your videos, i was a beginner pipe smoker for along time before i stumbled on your videos, and now feel like an adept pipe smoker, thank you and im glad to see you back after these few years

Hey, Muttnchop! Now after this explanation I'm confident that I'm doing it correctly. I developed that same tongue (mouthwash) action after learning about breath method from you, but wasn't sure it had to be utilised. Now there are no more doubts. And this is the most complete explanation of the breath method on the Web. You managed to show what seemed impossible to show without using x-ray. Great job! Looking forward to more videos.

Your videos are great! I’ve watched a couple of your breath method videos and realized how much I was doing wrong. Smokes are much more enjoyable now. Thanks!

Done nice with in-depth step by step instructions! Thanks for sharing! 🙏👍👍

Welcome back Chris! Muttnchop is the man! It's great to be watching you again, and am looking forward to more great videos. Can you do a video about YOUR favorite tobacco? Some you really like --- some to completely avoid ? Stay well

Smoking my first pipe ever and figured it out no problem keep up the great work

Great to have you back! Mouthwash action enhanced my understanding greatly.